College professors are evaluated on teaching, research, and service.Which of the following would be a surrogate for the desired operational objective of "engaged in research that expands the horizons of knowledge."
A)Value of research grants received.
B)Number of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
C)Both of the above.
D)Neither of the above.

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Both the value of research grants received and the number of publications in peer-reviewed journals are indicators of research productivity and expansion of knowledge. Therefore, both options would serve as a surrogate for the desired operational objective.

College Professors Are Evaluated on Teaching, Research, and Service